How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP255 - There are system groups for the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 255

• Message text: There are system groups for the product

What causes this issue?

At least one system group is assigned to the product.

System Response

You cannot delete the product.

How to fix this error?

Delete the system groups assigned to the product.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP255 - There are system groups for the product ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP255 typically indicates that there are system groups associated with a product in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the Object Model. This error can occur when trying to perform operations that require the removal or modification of these associations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to delete or modify a product that is still linked to one or more system groups.
  The system groups are preventing the operation because they maintain certain relationships or dependencies that must be resolved first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the System Groups:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables that might hold the associations between products and system groups.
  Look for tables related to the product and system group relationships, such as ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL or similar.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can remove the associations between the product and the system groups. This may involve:
  
  Deleting the product from the system groups.
  Modifying the product to remove its links to the system groups.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the product in other areas of the system that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the actions you were attempting to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration of your SAP system, especially in relation to the Enterprise Search and Object Model settings.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete products and their associations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.